Creationism and Evolution Academic Disciplines
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Elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.
You may wish to view questions about the theories of Evolution and Intelligent Design through the lense of a particular field of study. Think about how teachers and educators might approach the topic in their research and planning. Use databases such as ERIC and the Education Full Text to locate information on this.
Psychology
What do psychologists have to say about Evolution and Intelligent Design? Among other things, they might measure opinion and attitudes about the two lines of thought, or write about the tension between the two systems and how people approach this:
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Intelligent design psychology and evolutionary psychology on consciousness: Turning water into wine. Journal of Psychology & Theology. Vol 30(1), Spr 2002, pp. 51-67 Abstract: Many scientists have deep reservations about Darwinian theory. Some of these scientists promote the Intelligent Design movement, which has received recent attention from scholars in biology, biochemistry, mathematics, philosophy, and theology. Intelligent Design theory both challenges the naturalistic evolutionary account of life and proposes an alternative scientific research program. Its aim is to investigate the natural world for evidence of divine causes and to detect the patterns or fingerprints of an intelligent designer. The implications of this theory for the field of psychology are examined, and a new field, a Christian version of Intelligent Design Psychology (IDP-sub(c)) is proposed. For more articles from the field of psychology, use the PsycLit database. |
Biology
To look at issues of evolution and creationism from a biological perspective, try using some of the databases on the Libraries' Biology subject page. Resources linked on this page such as PubMed, Agricola, and Biological And Agricultural Index may give you detailed scientific information on specific topics related to your research.
English Literature
How have topics of Creationism and Evolution been dealt with in popular literature and drama? Using sources from the English and American Literature subject page will help you explore the possibilities.
Here's an example:
The Descent of Man and the Evolution of Woman. Deutscher, Penelope. Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy, 19:2 (2004 Spring), pp. 35-55. (Journal article) [Subject Terms: English literature; 1800-1899; Darwin, Charles Robert (1809-1882): The Descent of Man (1871); prose; treatment of evolution; treatment in American prose; by feminist writers.]
Other Academic Disciplines
Use the List of Subject pages to explore other disciplines and their discussions of Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Evolution.